Moose Lake, MN tap water
Supplied mostly by Moose Lake, plus 1 other utility. Here's what the water means for your fish.
Disinfectant
Not confirmed
We couldn't confirm how your water is disinfected. US utilities use chlorine or chloramine, and chloramine doesn't gas off when water sits out.
Safety for fish and shrimp
Nitrite (NO₂)
Not detected (Low)
Not detected in testing, so any nitrite in your tank comes from the tank itself.
From EPA monitoring data (2013).
Nitrate (NO₃)
Area estimate0.1–7.9 ppm (Low)
Typical 0.1 ppm
Low, so water changes lower your tank's nitrate well.
Area estimate from nearby wells: USGS well samples in your county (2016).
Chlorine or chloramine at the tap
0.2 ppm
At tap levels, chlorine and chloramine are toxic to fish, shrimp and the bacteria in a filter. Water conditioners are made for this range.
From EPA monitoring data (2016).
Water chemistry
General hardness
Area estimate163–242 ppm
Typical 196 ppm
Moderately hard. Great for livebearers, and most community fish adapt.
Area estimate from nearby wells: USGS well samples in your county (2016).
Carbonate hardness (alkalinity)
140–150 ppm
Typical 150 ppm
Strong buffering. pH stays steady and hard to lower without RO water.
From EPA monitoring data (2012–2013).
pH
7.7–8.3
Typical 7.8
Most community fish do well here. Stable water matters more than the exact number.
From EPA monitoring data (2012–2019).
Total dissolved solids
Area estimate187–366 ppm
Typical 234 ppm
A rough measure of everything dissolved in the water. RO water reads near 0, so TDS is a quick way to compare waters.
Area estimate from nearby wells: USGS well samples in your county (2016).
- Mn Correctional Facility - Moose Lake adds phosphate to protect pipes. It can feed algae in tanks without much plant growth.
Who supplies Moose Lake, MN
Moose Lake
Serves 65% of residents · Groundwater (wells) · Disinfectant not listed
Mn Correctional Facility - Moose Lake
Serves 32% of residents · Groundwater (wells) · Chlorine
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